The Smiths

That Joke Isnt Funny Anymore

The Smiths


Tom: C#m

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   you should know  time's tide with smother you
    I'm  a-fraid it doesn't  make     me       smile
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   and I will too
    I wish I could laugh...
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    when you laugh about people who feel so very lonely their
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          but that joke isn't funny anymore        it's
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                   *

   too close......too near the bone,
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   too close to home and it's too near the bone
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   more than you'll          ever  know
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             *             *   *   *     *  *

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  The "I've seen this happen..." part
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the next two chords are either:

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or:

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